NSC 330 Iron Replacement (Anemia) Questions And Answers iron deficiency - ANS-the following are causes of _____ _________: -diet (poor) -gastric surgery -blood loss H&H - ANS-anemia is diagnosed by looking at the.. iron - ANS-the following are dietary sources of _______: -red meat -iron-enriched breads and cereals -raisins -dark green leafy veggies -fish -poultry -eggs vitamin C - ANS-what food group increases iron absorption? oral - ANS-preferred iron replacement route ferrous sulfate - ANS-example of iron replacement for adult ferrous sulfate - ANS-the following are adverse effects of ______ ________: -GI (N/V, constipation)-turn stools dark green/black -toxicity: as few as 10 tablets are lethal in children children - ANS-ferrous sulfate is TOXIC for what age group? iron replacement (ferrous sulfate) - ANS-the following are nursing implications for.. -take with food (vitamin C, citrus juices) -increase fluids/fiber/stool softener -drug-drug interactions calcium - ANS-while taking iron replacements, you should avoid _________ as it can decrease absorption (avoid milk, antacids) Fer-In-Sol - ANS-liquid iron replacement for children citrus juice - ANS-Fer-In-Sol should be mixed with.. straw, rinse mouth - ANS-Fer-In-Sol should be drank through a __________, then ____ ________ after iron dextran - ANS-IV iron replacement anaphylaxis - ANS-iron dextran has a